Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife - 58 HRC Forged Blade

Wüsthof Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife brings a broad German-style blade to the cutting board, with an 8-inch edge and a black riveted handle. Its forged steel construction, full bolster, and 58 HRC hardness give the knife a defined place among traditional chef's knives.

Classic Knife Specifications

The knife carries SKU 1040100120 and has an 8-inch blade, a 1.9-inch blade width, and a 4.5-inch handle. Wüsthof lists the production method as forged and the country of origin as Germany.

The blade uses high-carbon stainless steel, while the resilient synthetic handle is riveted. The knife has a full bolster and a stainless-steel rivet construction, with the brand listing a 58 HRC Rockwell hardness rating.

Price And Kitchen Role

Wüsthof lists the Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife at $170.00 (as of 09/23/2026). A US commercial kitchen retailer also lists the same SKU at $170.00 and specifies a 13-inch overall length, an 8-inch blade, and a 0.87-pound shipping weight.

The 8-inch format covers the central tasks assigned to a chef's knife: herbs, vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, cabbage, and lettuce. Compared with Wüsthof's Classic 8-Inch Extra Wide Chef's Knife, the standard model has a 1.9-inch blade width, while the extra-wide version is listed at 2.2 inches.

Use Case And Limits

The Classic 8-Inch Chef's Knife suits cooks who want a forged, full-bolster knife with a traditional German profile. Its 8-inch blade provides a more compact cutting surface than a 9-inch chef's knife, while the 1.9-inch width keeps the profile narrower than Wüsthof's extra-wide alternative.

The knife is a focused single tool rather than a set: the listed package is one chef's knife, with no bread knife, paring knife, honing steel, or storage block. The product information specifies hand washing, so dishwasher cleaning is outside the stated care instructions.